The abortion debate in Texas

San Antonio Express-News photographers document Wendy Davis' filibuster and rallies around the state.

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Abortion bill protesters, in orange, and those for the bill in blue, gather at the State Capitol for the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013.

Abortion bill protesters, in orange, and those for the bill in blue, gather at the State Capitol for the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013.

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Thousands are drawn to the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of supporters. less

Thousands are drawn to the Stand Up With Texas Women Rally at State Capitol before the start of the second special session, Monday, July 1, 2013. The anti-abortion legislation rally drew thousands of ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Altar boys from St. Mary's Cathedral in Austin lead a march around the Capitol building as the House of Representatives debates amendments to abortion legislation on July 9, 2013.

Altar boys from St. Mary's Cathedral in Austin lead a march around the Capitol building as the House of Representatives debates amendments to abortion legislation on July 9, 2013.

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Jessica Davis (left) kneels to pray with her rosary as Julie Ann Nitsch (right) and Pamela Whitehead argue as supporters of both sides of the issue fill the Capitol building in Austin as a special committee hears testimony on Senate Bill 2 on July 1, 2013. less

Jessica Davis (left) kneels to pray with her rosary as Julie Ann Nitsch (right) and Pamela Whitehead argue as supporters of both sides of the issue fill the Capitol building in Austin as a special committee ... more

Father Jeremiah Shryock (left) and Brother Seamus Laracy wait in line to get into the Senate as demonstrators voice their opinion as the Capitol building fills before the Senate debates passage of abortion legislation on July 12, 2013. less

Father Jeremiah Shryock (left) and Brother Seamus Laracy wait in line to get into the Senate as demonstrators voice their opinion as the Capitol building fills before the Senate debates passage of abortion ... more

Senator Leticia Van de Putte is comforted by Senator Royce West D-Dallas after she arrived in the Senate Tuesday night as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Senator Leticia Van de Putte is comforted by Senator Royce West D-Dallas after she arrived in the Senate Tuesday night as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to ... more

Anti-Senate Bill 1 protester Andrea Nelson, left, of Menard, Texas, has a discussion with bill supporter T.J. Fabby, of Waxahachie, Texas as the State of Texas Senate Health and Human Services committee meets to discuss Senate Bill 1, an anti-abortion bill, Monday, July 8, 2013. An estimated 1,700 members of the public signed up to testify before the committee. The committee is expected to hear 13 hours of testimony. less

Anti-Senate Bill 1 protester Andrea Nelson, left, of Menard, Texas, has a discussion with bill supporter T.J. Fabby, of Waxahachie, Texas as the State of Texas Senate Health and Human Services committee meets ... more

Kathy Bylenok watches with her daughter Tasha Bylenok in an overflow room for spectators as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Kathy Bylenok watches with her daughter Tasha Bylenok in an overflow room for spectators as Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the ... more

Vociferous spectators are removed from the chamber after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Vociferous spectators are removed from the chamber after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis is stopped in her filibuster in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

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Democrat senators crowd the podium trying to stall a vote in the late minutes after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

Democrat senators crowd the podium trying to stall a vote in the late minutes after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of ... more

DPS Troopers march in as a line of supporters hold hands marching out after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. less

DPS Troopers march in as a line of supporters hold hands marching out after Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate ... more

Photo: TOM REEL, San Antonio Express-News

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Governor Rick Perry, right, hugs Attorney General Greg Abbott after Abbott introduced Perry during the Texas Alliance for Life Rally at the Texas State Capitol in Austin.

Governor Rick Perry, right, hugs Attorney General Greg Abbott after Abbott introduced Perry during the Texas Alliance for Life Rally at the Texas State Capitol in Austin.

Gov. Rick Perry responds to applause before he signs into law the abortions restrictions bill on July 18, 2013.

Gov. Rick Perry responds to applause before he signs into law the abortions restrictions bill on July 18, 2013.

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Wendy Davis leans on Carlos Uresti as they exit a rally in front of the Capitol after the Senate passes abortion legislation on July 12, 2013.

Wendy Davis leans on Carlos Uresti as they exit a rally in front of the Capitol after the Senate passes abortion legislation on July 12, 2013.

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DPS troopers keep protestors from re-entering the Capitol building after the Senate debates passes abortion legislation on July 12, 2013. The abortion debate would rage on after the passage of the bill. Several clinics closed in West Texas and the Valley in South Texas. Wendy Davis launched her gubernatorial candidacy against Republican Greg Abbott months after the contentious vote. less

DPS troopers keep protestors from re-entering the Capitol building after the Senate debates passes abortion legislation on July 12, 2013. The abortion debate would rage on after the passage of the bill. Several ... more

Protesters lie on the floor in the Capitol annex as Gov. Rick Perry signs into law the abortions restrictions bill on July 18, 2013.

Protesters lie on the floor in the Capitol annex as Gov. Rick Perry signs into law the abortions restrictions bill on July 18, 2013.

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Protesters line the street to the area where state Sen. Wendy Davis will announce her candidacy for Texas Governor at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, Texas, Oct. 3, 2013.

Protesters line the street to the area where state Sen. Wendy Davis will announce her candidacy for Texas Governor at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, Texas, Oct. 3, 2013.

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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Unable to perform abortions for the first time in over 30 years, Dr. Lester Minto talks with clinic administrator and facility nurse Angie Tristan, right, as they prepare to close for the day at his clinic, Reproductive Services of Harlingen, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. less

Unable to perform abortions for the first time in over 30 years, Dr. Lester Minto talks with clinic administrator and facility nurse Angie Tristan, right, as they prepare to close for the day at his clinic, ... more

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Anti-abortion activist Patty Edwards has arrived at the Reproductive Services of Harlingen clinic every Saturday morning at 6:30 am for over 22 years as she did on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. She does not know what she will do now that the doctor will not be performing abortions at the clinic Saturday mornings. less

Anti-abortion activist Patty Edwards has arrived at the Reproductive Services of Harlingen clinic every Saturday morning at 6:30 am for over 22 years as she did on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. She does not know what ... more

"They have champagne," Dr. Lester Minto says jokingly as he looks out at anti-abortion activists gathered for a closing rally for the "40 Days for Life campaign" outside his clinic, Reproductive Services of Harlingen, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. less

"They have champagne," Dr. Lester Minto says jokingly as he looks out at anti-abortion activists gathered for a closing rally for the "40 Days for Life campaign" outside his clinic, Reproductive Services of ... more

Pro-life supporters gather across the street from a Stand With Texas Women rally held Friday July 12, 2013 at Planned Parenthood in McAllen, Tx.

Pro-life supporters gather across the street from a Stand With Texas Women rally held Friday July 12, 2013 at Planned Parenthood in McAllen, Tx.

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Clients of Planned Parenthood find the office in San Angelo, TX closed, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. Two women arrived at the office for undetermined services did not know if the closure.

Clients of Planned Parenthood find the office in San Angelo, TX closed, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. Two women arrived at the office for undetermined services did not know if the closure.

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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Jeanne Keller gives Sabrina Estrada anti-abortion literature while Nina Erdman, far left, and Kathy Grier pray outside the Planned Parenthood central office in San Antonio on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Estrada has three children and was not seeking services at Planned Parenthood but was providing transportation. less